Medicinal & Aromatic Plants
Open Access

Joseph Joselin

Publications

• Review Article
  Andrographis paniculata: A Review of its Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology
  Author(s): Joseph Joselin and Solomon Jeeva Joseph Joselin and Solomon Jeeva
  
  Objective: Plants have been effectively used in traditional medicines for centuries. The present review aims at compiling vast pharmacological applications to comprehend and synthesize the potential image of Andrographis paniculata as a multipurpose medicinal agent. Key findings: The aerial part of the plant contains a large number of chemical constituents, mainly lactones, diterpenoids, diterpene glycosides, flavonoids and flavonoid glycosides. It has multiple pharmacological properties such as antibacterial, hepatoprotective activity, anti-cancer, antitumor, hypoglycemic, immunomodulatory and hypotensive activities. Conclusions: The plant is widely cultivated and its importance as a medicinal plant is growing up with stronger reports in support of its multifarious therapeutic uses. Taking great concern of the useful benefits of the plant, it can be advoca.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-0412.1000169

  Abstract PDF

Relevant Topics